America: A Hymnal

Bethany Collins

Format

Book

Published

Chicago, Ill. : Candor Arts and Patron Gallery, 2017.

Edition

First edition

Language

English

Summary

This presentation by Bethany Collins consists of two separate works presented in dialogue, America; a hymnal, 2017, and the Birmingham News, 1963, 2017. The title piece ... is made up of 100 versions of My country 'tis of thee from the 18th-20th c., each rewriting in support of a passionately held cause-from temperance and suffrage to abolition and even the Confederacy-- articulates a version of what it means to be American. While the differing lyrics remain legible the hymnal's unifying tune has been burned and etched away. Bound and executed in the likeness of a shape note hymnal, in its many lyrical variations, America: a hymnal is a chronological re-telling of American history, politics and culture through one song." -- Publisher's statement and artist's website..

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This presentation by Bethany Collins consists of two separate works presented in dialogue, America; a hymnal, 2017, and the Birmingham News, 1963, 2017. The title piece ... is made up of 100 versions of My country 'tis of thee from the 18th-20th c., each rewriting in support of a passionately held cause-from temperance and suffrage to abolition and even the Confederacy-- articulates a version of what it means to be American. While the differing lyrics remain legible the hymnal's unifying tune has been burned and etched away. Bound and executed in the likeness of a shape note hymnal, in its many lyrical variations, America: a hymnal is a chronological re-telling of American history, politics and culture through one song." -- Publisher's statement and artist's website..